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Empowering our Communities – More funding now available to drought-hit communities

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is offering more funding to assist communities in the region affected by drought.

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Partnership presents new ways to make change in the health system

After months of work a showcase of ideas on ways to transform the health system has been presented as part of a Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and Consumer Health Forum of Australia (CHF) partnership.
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Empowering our Communities – Bugaldie Bounce Back

Exercise the whole family can enjoy is the object of the Bugaldie Bounce Back.
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Empowering our Communities – ‘We’re all in this together’

Outdoor cinema is coming to Brewarrina.

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HEALTH ALERT – Two new measles cases reported in Western NSW

Two new cases of measles have been reported in Western NSW, both with links to a recent measles case in Dubbo imported from New Zealand.

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Empowering our Communities – Rural Minds Roadshow

Rural Minds is a mental health program designed for people living and working in rural Australia, by people living and working in rural Australia.
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Empowering our Communities – Cocktails and Canapes in Condobolin

Condobolin Sports Club will throw open its doors to the public on Easter Saturday, April 20 for a free Cocktails and Canapes night.

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Empowering our Communities – Connecting Gardens in the Drought

The North West Plains Sustainability Group is hosting a visit and talk from Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams on regaining your garden during drought.

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Coonabarabran to receive extra drought support

The Australian government has announced it is boosting mental health support for nine drought-affected communities, including Coonabarabran.
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Empowering our Communities – Busting the dust

Walgett Shire Council is opening the gates of community pools in Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge to the public free of charge in an event it is calling Busting the Dust.

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WNSW PHN Welcomes Dr. Ai-Vee Chua: A Leader in Rural Healthcare and Community Wellbeing

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ai-Vee Chua as a new Director on the Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL) Board.

WNSW PHN CEO, Brad Porter says Dr. Chua’s unwavering dedication to improving rural healthcare services and her leadership in the medical field will add significant value to the WHAL Board and WNSW PHN outcomes.

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Western NSW PHN Partners with Florence to Support Nurse Career Growth

Western NSW PHN is proud to be a launch partner for Florence ” a new free app designed to support nurses across rural and regional Australia with their professional development and career journey.

Developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), Florence puts nurses in control of their CPD and growth, offering personalised recommendations, tracking tools, and career-building opportunities ” all in one platform.

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MyMedicare updates and reminders

DoHAC are pleased to advise that the accreditation exemption for non-traditional practices choosing to participate in MyMedicare has been extended from 30 June 2025 until 31 December 2026.

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Closing the Gap Together

Today is Close the Gap Day “ a significant date to reflect on the health disparities faced by First Nations people and communities, and to renew our commitment to closing the gap in health outcomes.

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New measures to support bulk billing

On 23 Feb 2025, the Government announced intentions to expand bulk billing eligibility to all Australians and introduce a bulk billing practice incentive program for practices registered with MyMedicare, with commencement from 1 Nov 2025.

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